Protector for the wiring systems of motor cars



Sept. 21 1926. 1,600,479 o. LINK PROTECTOR FOR THE WIRING SYSTEMS 0F MOTOR CARS Filed Nov. 30. 1925 Patented Sept.` 2l, 1926.

UNITED STATES Les-0am OTTO LINK, OF GARDNERVILLE, NEVADA.

PROTECTOR FOR THE WIRING SYSTEMS 0F MOTOR CARS.

Application mea November 3o, 1923.

This invention relates to improvements in protectors :tor the wiring systems of motor cars whereby the possibility of electric sparks is prevented while the system is being inspected or repaired, or at other times. 1With the foregoing and other objects in view the invention consists in the combination and arraiw'ement of parts to be hereinafter fully described, pointed out in the appended claim and illustrated in the accompanying drawing which Yforms apart of this application and in which- F ig. l is a fragmentary sectional view of a motor casing and automobile chassis showing a portieri oi' the wiring system and the application of my invention.

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of Fig. l with two positions of the control lever illustrated.

Like reference characters denote Corresponding parts in both views.

This invention is adapted particularly for use on heavy duty motor trucks, farm tractors and the like, and on vehicles where ordinarily the tire hazard is present. More specifically it comprises a cover for the box or casing tor the wiring system, and manually controlled means 'for preventing the removal oi' this cover until the motor is stopped and the circuit open, thus eiii'ectually preventing sparks emana-ting from the live parts during inspection, repair, etc.

The reference numeral l denotes the vehicle chassis, 2 the motor casing, 3 a lead Serial N0. 677,911.

to permit its removal the switch must first be disposed in oit position thereby stopping the motor and opening the electric circuit.

That is claimed is The combination with an ignition circuit 2 control switch having a handle pivoted at one end provided with an integral finger extending from the pivoted end thereof; of a service box for wiring leads of the circuit disposed adjacent said switch, a detachable and l removable cover secured over said service box, and a lug on said cover extending in the direction of said switch at an incline for engagement under said handle linger when the switch is in circuit closing positionto retain said cover against removal.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto afixed my signature.

OTTO LINK.

To the wiring or service box f 

